Twice in one day the people of the Northern Territory of Australia (read: Crocodile Dundee, harsh desert, on Asia’s doorstep, large indigenous communities) have backed gay marriage.

First up in a major national opinion poll, where 58% are in favour. Secondly, through the unanimous vote of the Australian Labor Party annual conference for the region. Not that you would know if from the mainstream media – I found out via the Twitter feed of the Australian Workers Union secretary Paul Howes (see above). This incidentally means every NT MP backs marriage… so much for regional Australian opposition!

The people and the governing party are clearly saying yes to marriage. The Prime Minsiter wanted consultation with the people and now she’s getting it: they say yes!

Time for the national government to buck up and do something concrete and positive about it.

Tags: Julia Gillard gay marriage, Northern Territory gay marriage, NT ALP gay marriage, outback gay marriage, Paul Howes gay marriage

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